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Flights from Zurich to Xian
There are no direct flights from Zurich to Xian. The fastest way is one stop via Vienna or Seoul, about 14h 09m door to door (12 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 33m
Zurich to Xian at a glance
Fastest journey12h 33mVia Vienna, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Vienna or Seoul
Best ways to fly from Zurich to Xian
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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ZRH Vienna (VIE) SIA
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
Sat09:00 ZRH10:09 VIE3h 21m connection13:30 VIE05:09 SIAAustrian Airlines + China Eastern Airlines
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ZRH Seoul (ICN) SIA
Leg 1: Korean Air, SWISS · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air
Sun13:30 ZRH07:18 ICN2h 12m connection09:30 ICN11:25 SIASWISS + Korean Air
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ZRH Hong Kong (HKG) SIA
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, SWISS · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines
Wed14:00 ZRH07:10 HKG4h 05m connection11:15 HKG13:45 SIACathay Pacific
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ZRH Istanbul (IST) SIA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
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ZRH Shanghai (PVG) SIA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, SWISS · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 7,971 km4,950 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 33mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +7hXian vs Zurich
- Currency in Xian
- CNY
- Airports
- ZRH → XIY
Flights from Zurich to Xian: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Zurich to Xian?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Vienna, Seoul and Hong Kong. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Zurich to Xian?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 33m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,971 km.
Where do you change planes between Zurich and Xian?
The best connecting points are Vienna (VIE), Seoul (ICN), Hong Kong (HKG) and Istanbul (IST). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Zurich and Xian?
Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH). Xian: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).
What is the time difference between Zurich and Xian?
Xian is 7 hours ahead of Zurich.
